Local Information for Buckingham
We understand that having to cope with the practicalities following a death can be a daunting and stressful prospect. Below is some useful information for the Hove area, but do not hesitate to contact us if we can help in any way.
Crematoriums & Cemetries
Aylesbury Vale Crematorium
Watermead, Aylesbury, HP19 0FU
Tel: 01296 468 300
Crownhill Crematorium
Crown Hill, Milton Keynes, MK8 0AH
Tel: 01908 568 112
Churches
St Peter & St Paul’s Buckingham Parish Church
Castle Street, Buckingham, MK18 1BS
Tel: 01280 830 220
St Edmunds Maids Moreton
Church Street, Maids Moreton, Buckingham, MK18 1QD
Tel: 01280 814430
Celebrants
There are many celebrants who work in Buckingham. We do our best to match families with celebrants who we feel will best suit the individual’s needs.
Caterers
Ashridge Delicious
19 Hillcrest Way, Buckingham, MK18 1HJ
Tel: 01442 801300
Florists
Howes The Florist
64-65 Nelson Street, Buckingham, MK18 1BT
Tel: 01280 813 335
Country Garden Florist
102 High Street, Winslow, Buckingham, MK18 3DQ
Tel: 01296 714 211
Meadow Row Florist
4 Meadow Row, Buckingham MK18 1PU
Tel: 01280 822888
Wake Venues
The Grand Junction
13 High Street, Buckingham, MK18 1NT
Tel: 01280 731680
Winters Tale Country Barn
Old Blackmore Hill, Calvert Road, Buckingham MK18 2HA
Tel: 01296 738040
Winters Tale Country Barn
Old Blackmore Hill, Calvert Road, Buckingham MK18 2HA
Tel: 01296 738040
Buckingham Gold Club
Tingewick Rd, Buckingham MK18 4AE
Tel: 01280 815566
Villiers Hotel Buckingham
3 Castle St, Buckingham MK18 1BS
Tel: 01280 822444
Buckingham Football Club
Smith Recycling Stadium, Stratford Rd, MK18 1NY
Tel: 01280 816945
Buckingham Town Cricket Club
Bourton Rd, Buckingham MK18 1BG
Tel: 01280 816228
Taxi Companies
Ash Cars
Tel: 01280 824 888
R&R Taxi
Tel: 01280 822 222
Solicitors
Gilroy Steel Solicitors
Meadow Walk Shopping Centre, Buckingham, MK18 1NJ
Tel: 01280 815 538
Matthew Waite & Co Solicitors
Ariel House, 10A Frogmore St, Tring HP23 5AU
Tel: 01442 890 111
Other Key Contacts
Aylesbury Registry Office
Walton Street Offices, Walton Street, Aylesbury, HP20 1XF
Tel: 01296 382 581
Milton Keynes Registry Office
Milton Keynes Registrar, Civic Offices, 1 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ
Tel: 01908 372 101
HM Coroner – Buckinghamshire
Tel: 01494 475505
HM Coroner – Milton Keynes
Tel: 01908 254 327
Buckingham Brackley Road Cemetery
Tel: 01280 816 426
Links
If you’re struggling, you may find the following websites offer useful resources, advice and support groups for coping with grief and loss.
- The Samaritans – help for anyone dealing with any type of loss or issue.
- Cruse Bereavement Care – for support after a loss.
- Hope Again – for young people needing support following a loss.
- Widowed and Young – for younger people who have lost a partner.
- Macmillan – for support following a loss through cancer.
- Marie Curie – for support following a loss through a terminal illness.
- The Lullaby Trust – for support for those following an unexpected loss of a baby or young child.
- SANDS – for support following a loss through stillbirth or neonatal passing.
- Winston’s Wish – advice for anyone supporting bereaved children.
- Childhood Bereavement Network – a hub for anyone supporting bereaved children.
Registering a death that happened in Buckingham
When you register the death, you will be asked for:
- The medical certificate.
- The deceased person’s medical card.
- Any benefit books.
- The deceased person’s marriage certificate, if there is a surviving spouse or civil partner.
You will also be asked for the following information about the deceased person:
- First name, surname and any maiden name.
- Date and place of death.
- Last permanent address.
- Date and place of birth (a copy of their birth certificate is helpful).
- Occupation and name/occupation/date of birth of any surviving spouse or civil partner. Details of benefit being claimed, including State and private pension income.
The registrar will issue a death certificate. If the deceased person had financial dealings with a number of organisations including banks, building societies and insurance companies, you may find it useful to obtain additional copies. Many companies will require a certified copy of the death certificate when they are advised of the death.